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Tuesday, September 23, 2014

crocheted trivets and itty bitty trousers

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I've found yet another way to use up some scraps! These are very similar to my crocheted rag rugs, but in a trivet (or pot holder) size. I had to use up my skinnier strings somehow, right? :) I am planning to use these as soup bowl holders. It's perfect timing, because I do believe soup season is JUST around the corner. (Hurray!!!)

To make them, I basically used this tutorial, but I cut the strips a bit narrower....between 1/2" and 5/8" wide. I used a size M hook and I crocheted 15 stitches across for each one. I crocheted as many rows as needed until the piece was square-ish. That's it! Easy peasy! These are scrap project #87/101. (Woo-hoo!)

I also sewed up these little trousers from my friend Tara's little guy. She said that he was wearing 12 month clothes already, so I panicked. (These are 6-9 months.) I had to spill the beans and have her measure her little guy's legs to make sure that they would fit. I think we are still clear, so these need to get into the mail TODAY! No more procrastinating!!!

I used the highly acclaimed quick change trousers pattern by Anna Maria Horner from her book Handmade Beginnings.

They were really fun to sew up! I can see why this pattern has been so popular over the years. Besides, what baby doesn't need a pair of elephant butt pants? I just wish I could hand deliver them.

ok those pants are adorable! love your pot holders, I still want to make your rag rug, once I finish my series of log cabin style quilts I will use my strips I have to hopefully make oneI still need to order a P hook, better order an M one too!thanks!Kathie

Those little pants are adorable. I just went over to Anna's website to see if she had the pants pattern for sale on its own. I never found out, but I did see this update to the pattern and I thought you might want to see it if you haven't yet. This would be just too cute on a little baby. Of course, just about ANYthing looks cute on a baby in my opinion. LOL Check this out http://annamariahorner.blogspot.com/2011/06/quick-change-to-quick-change-trousers.html

Question-- do you add a chain at the end of each row like in the rug pattern?I haven't crocheted the rug yet-- this would actually be a good startup. I've been a little apprehensive about crocheting with wider strips of fabric.